Graduation season is fast approaching and, if you want to host a memorable celebration, it’s time to start planning. After years of hard work, the student in your life deserves recognition for their achievement! Whether they are graduating from high school or college, or if they made the big decision to go back to school. To help you mark the occasion, take a look at our must-have rentals for a summer graduation party.

School Colored Linens

Represent the school you are graduating from or the school you will be attending with bold event linens. We stock tablecloths and napkins in a wide variety of colors and materials. Whether you’re looking for a true University of Tennessee Orange or a shimmering Gold for Vanderbilt University. Keep things casual with our solid poly linens, or achieve a chic look with our luxurious velvet linens. For a more glam vibe, don’t overlook sequin linens!

Tent Packages for Every Party Size

Enjoy the summer sunshine in comfort when you rent one of our Tent Packages. Available in a variety of sizes, our tents can be used to create some shade or keep your company dry in the event of rain. Our Ready to Party Packages come with everything you need to accommodate 30 to 100 guests, including furniture and linens. For small backyard gatherings, one of our Pop Up Tent Packages is perfect for displaying a self-serve food or drink station. As well as party favors or a guest book!

Special Seating for the Grad

Keep the grad front and center of the celebration with a unique chair at the head of the table. It is a small touch that will make them feel extra special for the day! But it will also help direct guests to grad, perfect if you’re hoping to snag some photographs. We have a number of modern specialty chairs to choose from, like our Ghost Acrylic Arm Chair and Farrah Teal Velvet Chair. Or take a look at our retro-chic Gold Bamboo Arm Cha

Catering Rentals & Family Style Serving Pieces

Food and drinks are a must-have for a party. But you can easily minimize clean-up with our convenient catering rentals. We have everything you need, from beverage dispensers to chafing dishes and serving pieces for a stylish self-serve buffet. As well as charcuterie boards and Silver Trays, perfect for creating colorful fruit and cheese-laden grazing boards. Finally, grab a variety of cake or cupcake stands to set up a multi-level display of sweet celebratory treats.

Are there any graduation parties on your summer to-do list? Let Team Southern help you plan a memorable backyard get-together! If any of our party rentals have caught your eye, contact our team at info@southerneventsonline.com. Considering a more unique event theme for your grad? Check out this trendy southern brunch party!

Graduation is a momentous success and lots of people will want to witness the tradition of their loved one walking across the stage. And, as with any event of this scale, the safety of students, faculty, and their families is important. Today we’re sharing our in-stock graduation ceremony rentals that will make for a safer celebration.

Event Staging

Walking across the graduation stage to receive their diploma is a highly anticipated moment for most students. Our sturdy staging (available with and without carpet) includes all of the basics, such as steps and staircases with hand railing.

Want to take your graduation ceremony to the next level? Opt for our Harpeth stage facade and columns for a more polished look. They are customizable, allowing for different combinations and personalized insets – like your school colors or logo. Stage Skirting is another way to finish the look of your event stage, hiding cords and such below – now in stock in natural or black.

Event Flooring

Sometimes the best option is to host your graduation ceremony outdoors, perhaps under a tent. In which case, leveling the ground may be in order. To help, our DuraTrac flooring can easily be installed to create a level and sturdy floor throughout the entirety of your event space. It can be installed over grass, dirt, mud, and other uneven surfaces, to protect both your guests and your grass!

Graduation Chairs

Comfortable chairs are the bread and butter of a successful graduation ceremony. Before walking across the graduation stage, a solid portion of the day will be spent seated. Our classic folding chairs promise a put-together look and optimal comfort. Easy to load and transport, they are available in Fruitwood, White, and Black.

Fencing or Rope/Stanchion

Fencing is useful in a variety of ways, from restricting guest access to directing the flow of traffic. We offer beautiful white portable fencing creating organized entry and exit points at your event, as well as a border. Add rope and stanchion to your stage area keeping guests safe and giving the speaking staff or guests a designated space.

Lectern & Easels for Signage

You can’t overlook the importance of signage, whether it is for decoration or directions. We stock both black and gold aluminum easels, perfect for displaying your school logo, a program, or directions to different areas of the event. Carefully placed folding clips ensure that they will remain standing for the length of your event. Our lecterns may also be decorated with your school logo.

Needing graduation ceremony rentals? We’re here to help! Email our team to book your personal showroom tour at info@southerneventsonline.com to get started! Or if you are planning on hosting a personal celebration, check out our blog on in-stock graduation party rentals.